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Flag Football: A Safe Alternative

There are more than one million kids participating in high school football nationwide. At some point in their young careers they were taught the complexities of the game – rules, positions, verbiage, etc.

Obviously, that is an important part of …

What to eat on a hot day

Nutrition

As the weather gets warmer, your kids will likely find themselves outdoors in the heat for long periods of time. One of the most important aspects to prepare your child for a day out in the heat is their diet.

Choosing A Hockey Program

Hockey

When looking for a skating/hockey program for your child, there are some important things to consider regarding what they’ll be learning.

While actually playing hockey is the ultimate goal, the best way to start is NOT to send kids out …

Heart vs. Skill: How maximum effort yields maximum results

Kid Sports Magazine - In Depth, Sports

“Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” – NBA player Kevin Durant

Andrew Cambruzzi has a pretty good idea of what it takes to get noticed as a young athlete.

Cambruzzi is the athletic director at Crestdale …

Preventing Dehydration

Bumps And Bruises, Health & Fitness

Every day, under normal conditions, we all lose some body water through sweat, tears, urine, stools, and vapor from our breath.

These fluids, and the salts that they contain, are usually replaced by the foods and fluids in our diets. …

Staying Sharp in the Summer

School And Sports, Track And Field

It is no secret that kids are seldom at their strongest academically during the summer. Even top students can lose ground from the end of one school year to the beginning of the next.

Struggling students, meanwhile, can find themselves …

Student-Athlete Profile: Pitt’s Jordan Whitehead

Sports, Track And Field

By now, most local football fans are familiar with Jordan Whitehead’s accomplishments on the football field.

The Pitt sophomore from Aliquippa was one of Pennsylvania’s top prospects coming out of Central Valley High School, where he scored 35 touchdowns as …

Buying a Baseball Glove

Baseball, Equipment Room

For any young athlete interested in playing baseball or softball, one of the first steps to success is selecting the right glove. A player’s comfort level with their glove is crucial since a glove is a tool that any player

Staying Warm in the Cold Weather

Outdoors

Spring is just around the corner and before long, children will be spending more and more time outdoors. But just because the sun is out doesn’t mean it’s actually warm – spring in Pittsburgh can be brutal!

Here are a …

What Should I Do When My Child is Struggling in Sports?

Sports

If your child is struggling in sports, what should you do? Should you talk to your child’s coach? Take extra time to practice with him or her? Or just plain let them quit?

Every situation differs, of course, but in …